Brandenburg Unity Festival aids strain after deadly Kentucky tornado
Brandenburg Kentucky, population 1600, rebuilt after a 32 death tornado a year ago. The community raised about 30000 at a three day Unity Festival while facing a 75000 HUD loan and ongoing repair costs. Mayor Henry Ross warns of likely bankruptcy without more aid as residents rally to the cause. John Rowe notes morale boost from the event amid continuing storm‑related bills and infrastructure needs.
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Little progress in talks at Lordstown GM plant
GM spokesman says little progress was made Sunday in negotiations with United Auto Workers Local 1714 at the Fisher Body plant in Lordstown Ohio. About 2,200 workers walked out Friday over production standards the union says are too high.
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Three Die in Lexington Apartment Fire
In Lexington Kentucky a two story frame building burned Sunday killing Vernon Mack 64 and Clyde Underwood 40. A third victim died but was not identified immediately and four others were injured. Coroner Chester Hager said the cause was undetermined.
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Lightning strikes picnic injuring 16 in Virginia
Severe storms spread across the Southwest and East with flash flooding and mudslides. In Virginia a bolt struck a picnic, injuring 16 including Herbert L. Beary, 55, as 13 others were treated for minor injuries. a maple tree was hit and several people were knocked unconscious.
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Cambodian Refugees Massacre Near Battambang by Khmer Rouge
Witnesses say Khmer Rouge troops ambushed three groups of Cambodians fleeing toward Thailand last week, killing nearly 300 people including children. Survivors describe indiscriminate fire near Battambang, with some escaping to Thailand.
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Oldest Bactrian Camel Dies in Kyoto Zoo At 30
In Kyoto Japan a two-humped Bactrian camel died at age 30, reported as the world’s oldest of its kind. Kyoto Zoo officials noted the prior longevity record was 25 years held by a Basel Zoo camel. Also mentioned is World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker’s death at 82 in Zurich on July 23, 1973.
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Japan
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Arisohn Avoids Finesses To Make Six Hearts Redoubled
South African star Lazar Arisohn faced a tough South hand in a diamond heavy test. West led clubs, Arisohn discarded diamonds to keep control, then used a sequence of ruffs and discards to convert a 3-2 diamond split into six hearts redoubled, proving an exemplary avoidance of risky finesses.
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Robbery Try at Wells Fargo Warehouse Ends Empty
Six men attempted a $10 to $12 million heist at a Montreal Wells Fargo warehouse but triggered an alarm and fled. Police described the plan as straight out of Mission Impossible with drills gas masks and walkie talkies, leaving behind a Coke machine moment.
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